Communication Studies and Theatre (CST)

Laurie Haleta, Head
Department of Communication Studies and Theatre
Pugsley Center 115
605-688-6131
e-mail: laurie.haleta@sdstate.edu

Faculty

Professor Haleta, Head; Distinguished Professor Emeriti J. Johnson; Professors Ackman, Shelsta; Professors Emeriti Ferguson, Hoogestraat, Meyer, Peterson, Schliessmann, Widvey; Associate Professor Tolman; Assistant Professors Hefling, Hunter, Kuehl, Lampson, Wilburn; Instructors Hauschild Mork, Kleinjan, Westwick.

Programs

A student may major or minor in either Speech Communication (SPCM) or Theatre (THEA), or choose a specialization in Speech Education (SPED), select courses for self- improvement, take courses to meet humanities requirements, or participate in speech or theatre activities.

Advanced Placement in Speech
All students are required to take Speech (SPCM) 101 for graduation; however, those with previous training and experience in speech may apply to the Department to take an advanced course in Speech and earn credit for 101 concurrently. The disposition of the application for advanced placement rests with the departmental administrator. Application must be made by the end of the third semester or prior to the fourth semester of residence.

Co-curricular Activities

Theatre
Professor Ackman, Director of Theatre
There are several major, experimental and student productions each year. You may be cast in or assist with a production. University credit may be earned. Summer theatre also offers undergraduate credit through Prairie Repertory Theatre.

Forensics
Assistant Professor Hefling, Director of Forensics
Opportunities are provided for participation in SDSU’s nationally recognized intercollegiate Forensics program. Local, regional, and national participation is sponsored. Activities include debate, public speaking, and oral interpretation in contests, workshops, and public performances. Any regularly enrolled undergraduate student is eligible to participate. University credit may be earned regardless of major.

Speech-Language Clinic
Assistant Professor Lampson, Supervisor
Clinical speech and language services are available under the supervision of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certified personnel.